In the redefined world of unified communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), one development has become very clear: the lines between digital signage and audiovisual (AV) applications have blurred.
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Consumers are spending more and more time out of their homes working, shopping, and playing. According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), as much as 70 per cent of their waking hours are spent away from home.
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Sign Media Canada’s Signmaker of the Year Award recognizes commitment to excellence, superb customer service, environmental stewardship, as well as the uniqueness of your designs. Entries to this year’s awards program came in from across the country with winners selected from the following regions: Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec, the Prairies, and British Columbia.
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Even with the recent uncertainty of trade relations with the U.S., it has not impacted the Canadian economy as one may have expected. In fact, consumer spending and business investment remains optimistic for the remainder of 2018.
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When Shane R. Storie founded SRS Signs & Services in 1999, he started small, changing lightbulbs in burnt-out signs around Winnipeg, but soon moved beyond strictly service and into production. From humble beginnings, Storie eventually transformed SRS into the one-stop, in-house manufacturing sign shop it is today.
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Attendees of last summer’s Montreal International Jazz Festival were introduced to Hyundai’s new electric vehicle by way of a fully branded environment built by PNH Solutions, a large-format print service provider (PSP) and custom hardware supplier.
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As the Canadian sign industry faces challenges in finding the next generation of professionals, it has turned to a number of methods for encouraging young people to consider signmaking as a career.
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Precast imaging technology has been used for nearly 15 years in Europe and Asia because of its relatively low environmental impact, ease of use, and esthetic versatility. These characteristics, combined with the many advantages of precast concrete, have spurred interest in North America.
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The application of film graphics to cars, buses, trucks, and boats is an increasingly popular strategy for companies looking to reach a wide audience via a moving billboard. As this trend grows, more and more sign shops are receiving orders for these unique applications; however, for some signmakers, there are still many uncertainties with regards to how to best handle these requests.
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In the early days of modern signmaking, installers would use ropes, pulley systems, lifts, and ladders to accomplish various aerial jobs. However, over the years, the use of sign trucks has made it easier for industry operators to take their sign businesses to great heights.
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